Watford head coach Quique Sanchez Flores believes his side can capitalise on Manchester United's hectic fixture list when they visit Old Trafford on Wednesday.

United's match against the Hornets comes three days after facing Arsenal in the league and is the first of six games in 19 days for Louis van Gaal's side in March.

They include two crunch Europa League ties against Liverpool, an FA Cup sixth round versus West Ham as well as a derby at Manchester City, which could prove pivotal in the race for the Barclays Premier League top four.

Watford head coach Quique Sanchez Flores believes his side can capitalise on Manchester United's fixture list

Watford's 0-0 draw with Bournemouth at Vicarage Road leaves them three points short of the 'magic 40'

The Red Devils are also crippled by injuries, with 14 first-team squad players currently out or struggling for fitness and Watford, who sit 10th after their goalless draw at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, could be well-placed to take advantage.

'Sometimes when we plan for the match it's like we always need to be inside of the manager's head on the other team,' Flores said.